Production line and factory setup overview
This line converts Afghan garlic bulbs into dehydrated garlic slices and a controlled portion of low-moisture garlic powder. Bulb breaking, peeling, slicing and surface-water removal must be balanced with dryer evaporation capacity. Powder is milled only from released dry slices so the mill does not cook wet garlic or create an unstable product.
Recommended lowest-entry line configuration For the lowest credible entry, select a 300 kg/h fresh-garlic preparation line with bulb breaker, pneumatic peeler, inspection table, washer, slicer, dewaterer, 300-500 kg/batch heat-pump dryer, pin mill, sieve and semi-automatic packer.
Production process and implementation sequence
- Garlic receiving, lot sampling and bulb sorting
- Bulb breaking and clove separation
- Pneumatic peeling and illuminated inspection
- Washing and surface-water removal
- Uniform slicing
- Controlled staged dehydration
- Conditioning, moisture testing and slice grading
- Low-heat milling, sieving and moisture-barrier packing
Products, capacity and market fit
- Afghan garlic can be preserved beyond harvest and sold at lower transport weight.
- Slices and powder provide two commercial grades from one controlled drying section.
- Safe broken dry slices can supply the powder route without hiding mold or wet defects.
- A batch heat-pump dryer suits a modest seasonal launch better than a large continuous line.
- Dehydrated garlic slices - Buyer-approved thickness, moisture, color and microbiology - Spice blenders, food processors and wholesalers
- Garlic powder - Declared mesh, moisture, pungency and microbiological limits - Retail, restaurants and packaged-food factories
Core production machinery and line specifications
| Machine / stage | Function / value | Production note |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic bulb breaker | Separates bulbs into individual cloves | Low breakage with adjustable feed |
| Pneumatic clove peeler | Removes dry skins without water soaking | Air supply matched to 300 kg/h |
| Inspection conveyor | Rejects damaged, sprouted or moldy cloves | Good lighting and reject chutes |
| Bubble washer and dewaterer | Cleans cloves and removes surface water | Potable final rinse |
| Adjustable garlic slicer | Produces uniform drying thickness | Buyer-confirmed slice setting |
| Heat-pump tray dryer | Reduces moisture under controlled low heat | 300-500 kg/batch starter |
| Pin mill and sieve | Produces powder from released dry slices | Low-heat 10-60 mesh options |
| Weigher and pouch sealer | Packs slices and powder | Moisture-barrier formats |
Raw materials, utilities and factory requirements
- Sound traceable Afghan garlic bulbs
- Potable process water
- Moisture-barrier pouches and bulk liners
- Labels and cartons
- Stable three-phase electricity
- Potable process water and hygienic drainage
- Food-grade heat source where required
- Ventilated washable processing room
- Clean dry packing and finished-goods storage
Indicative low-entry investment and implementation plan
These planning ranges prioritize economical machinery, local labor and local civil works. Final pricing follows confirmed capacity, product specification, delivery terms and site conditions.
| Scope | Indicative range | Entry-plan note |
|---|---|---|
| Bulb breaking, peeling and inspection | US$6k-14k | 300 kg/h preparation |
| Washing, slicing and dewatering | US$5k-11k | Potable-water section |
| Heat-pump dryer and trays | US$10k-24k | 300-500 kg/batch |
| Milling, sieving and packing | US$5k-12k | Slices plus one powder format |
| Freight, installation and spares | US$5k-11k | Confirm chamber and compressor load |
| Indicative low-entry total | US$31k-72k | Building, garlic and working capital excluded |
Detailed proposal and next step
The proposal contains the complete line flow, machinery scope, raw-material and utility requirements, implementation stages and indicative entry planning. Final configuration follows confirmed products, capacity, site and budget.